After the important match between Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea in the 3rd round of the U-23 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, Ravshan Khaydarov and the best player of the match, Behruz Karimov, took part in a press conference and expressed their opinion about the game.
Ravshan Khaydarov:
"We congratulate our fans on reaching the next stage. This is a very important step. I thank the guys very much, they fully fulfilled the plan we set. We strived to carry out every action with wisdom and perseverance. At the beginning of the match, we lost some control, but in the second half, we fixed everything and won."
Behruz Karimov:
"Today's game was amazing, full of emotions. We will try to win in the next games as well. We didn't come here for nothing. We may be young, but we are confident. Our goal is to become champions!"
Behruz Karimov was asked whether he had scored a long-range goal in the Super League and whether such tactics were planned for this game as well. Karimov:
"I waited for my situation in every game. Today there was an opportunity from a tight angle, I shot without thinking about it and scored a goal."
Another important point was about plans to make changes to the team's game. Karimov replied:
"The inclusion of Amirbek or Saidumarxon was an unexpected blow to a tired opponent. This plan came true, both players did a great job in the previous game."
Ravshan Khaydarov spoke about the goals after the group stage:
"We've left the group, we can find out our opponent tomorrow. We're placing goals higher than game after game. In the playoffs, we will study the opponent well and go to the games with a plan. Naturally, there will be rotation, and the game will be strengthened."
The head coach emphasized the players' discipline towards the game:
"I am pleased that our players are following the plan and maintaining discipline. All our players are strong individually, but the main reason for our victory was our adherence to tactics."
Behruz Karimov also noted that he felt motivation in his game:
"Before the meeting, we saw Cannavaro outside, which gave us not pressure, but additional motivation. We only focused on our game and won."
About his goals and beliefs Behruz:
"We have set ourselves a high goal. The fight for the championship will continue. The most important thing for us is the next game. Every victory brings us closer to the championship."
As for the process of studying the competitors - China or Australia, Khaydarov:
"We know China well. We have encountered them many times. Starting tomorrow, we will begin analyzing the opponents. We need to show our style by learning the opponent's playing style."
With this, the team is ready to confidently move to the next stages and devote all its energy to achieving the goals.
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